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Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots
5 from 63 votes

Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots

This recipe pairs spiced ground lamb patties with fine couscous studded with chunks of sweet dried apricots. The couscous is cooked in chicken broth with cumin and salt, and the patties, seasoned with coriander, cumin, garlic, and herbs, are pan-seared to a browned exterior and slightly pink interior. A yogurt-based mint sauce adds a cool contrast.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 881 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried apricot ½ cup dried apricots cut into small chunks
  • 1½ cup couscous 1½ cup fine couscous, fine
  • 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups sodium-free chicken broth, sodium-free
  • salt salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1½ pound lamb 1½ pound ground lamb, ground
  • 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 3 garlic 3 large garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • black pepper Black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mint 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons yogurt, 1 ½ tablespoons mint, salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, apricots, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, and cover. Let it sit until all the liquid has been absorbed, timing according to packing direction.
  3. Meanwhile in a bowl combine the lamb, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, the garlic, coriander, and the remaining ¾ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Mix by hand making sure you do not overmix the mixture. Shape into 8 equal patties.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the patties and cook, turning once. Once browned on the outside, slightly pink on the inside remove and place on a cooling rack.
  5. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Mix the remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Divide the couscous and patties among 4 plates. Add a dollop of the minted yogurt on the side and garnish with the remaining mint.

Nutrition Information

Calories 881kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 24g (120%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 583mg (24%) Potassium 773mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 701IU (14%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 881

% Daily Value*

Calories 881kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 583mg 24%
Potassium 773mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 701IU 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.